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Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
Honda Shine 12555 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
Honda Shine 125578 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Honda Shine 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~55 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10.5 L11 L
On a full tank—~578 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc124 cc312 cc
Cylinders311
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h100 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm791 mm800 mm
Ground clearance140 mm162 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,285 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda Shine 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Honda Shine 125?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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